About Randy and Rhonda

Randy and Rhonda Shotts are retired Masters Division competitors and have been the directors of the Portland Dance Festival since 1998. They are members of the

UCWDC (United Country Western Dance Council).

 

Prior to moving to the Northwest, Randy was a Procurement Manager at Hughes Aircraft Company in El Segundo, California. He holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from the University of North Texas and a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Long Beach State University. He began teaching Country Western and Swing dancing in 1991 and from 1993 until 2003 taught dance full time. In the fall of 2003, Randy retired from teaching full time in exchange for selling Real Estate full time. He and his business partner opened Cornerstone Properties NW in the Spring of 2006 and Randy continues to be an integral part in all of its business operations. Real Estate has turned out to be a rewarding and challenging career—one in which he excels at and truly enjoys.

 

Rhonda is a former Administrative Secretary and holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Home Economics. She currently works part time as the office manager for a local chiropractor. This past year she has been extremely active with her daughter’s high school colorguard team making costumes and sewing flags. She serves as Secretary on the Band Boosters Board of Directors and is the Chairman of UCWDC Ethics Committee.

 

They have two children, Matthew 24 and Emily 17. Matthew works part time for Fred Meyer and recently got married to his long time girlfriend Quanah. They purchased a condo last summer. Emily is currently a senior in high school and is very active on the Beaverton High School Colorguard. She has a part time job at the mall and, along with her boyfriend Matt, continues to try to dance every chance she can get. She will be attending Portland State University in the fall majoring in business with a minor in, what else, DANCE!